Papers by Jennifer Gagnon
Virginia\u27s Link to Education About Forestry (LEAF) Program
Virginia\u27s LEAF Program incorporates educational opportunities with heritage experiences and t... more Virginia\u27s LEAF Program incorporates educational opportunities with heritage experiences and technology to advance forestry education in the Commonwealth. Statewide heritage-based outdoor classrooms use an integrated outdoor learning system to provide both formal and informal education. Online learning modules are coupled with the classrooms to provide forestry education for various stakeholders. The LEAF Program\u27s ultimate goal is to provide compelling and convenient services for those presently involved in forestry education, while also increasing the visibility and appreciation of forestry among the general public
Invasive Exotic Plant Species: Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
Produced by Communications and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Poly... more Produced by Communications and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2014 Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Jewel E. Hairston, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg.
Investing in Sustainable Forestry: A Guide for Virginia's Forest Landowners
Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Course. Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia
To Certify or Not? An Important Question for Virginia's Family Forest Owners
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color... more Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital, family, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Jewel E. Hairston, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg. Publication ANR-50P
Forests of Virginia: Importance, Composition, Ecology, Threats, and Management
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color,... more Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University, Petersburg. Publication 465-315 VT/0116/ANR-163P Forests of Virginia: Importance, Composition, Ecology, Threats, and Management
Prescribed fire may be removed as a forest management tool by regulatory agencies concerned about... more Prescribed fire may be removed as a forest management tool by regulatory agencies concerned about air quality issues. Herbicides have been proposed as substitutes for prescribed fires in southern pine forests, but we are aware of no studies that examine the effects of herbicide application in mature, fire-maintained longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) forests. We compared the effects of prescribed fire (F), herbicide application (Velpar®L) (H), and a combination treatment (F+H) in a mature longleaf pine forest with a 60+ year history of prescribed fire. The responses of naturally regenerated juvenile longleaf pine and overstory trees were monitored for 3 years. Juveniles receiving the F+H treatment had the highest mortality; juveniles in the H treatment were the largest, with the highest percentage (134) growing into the sapling class. Growth response of the mature trees was not consistent among years. Overstory hardwood mortality was over 60 percent in the F+H and H treatments.
Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color... more Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Rick D. Rudd, Interim Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; Wondi Mersie, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg. VT/800/1010/5M/110714/420039 PUBLICATION 420-039
Real Forestry for Real Estate
Virginia is poised to see an unprecedented change in forest land ownership. To provide new landow... more Virginia is poised to see an unprecedented change in forest land ownership. To provide new landowners with information on sustainable forest management, we developed a two-part program, Real Forestry for Real Estate. First, we assembled New Landowner Packets, which contain a variety of sustainable forest management resources. Second, two continuing education classes will provide real estate professionals with an understanding of the importance of forestry and tools which can help them better appreciate the properties they are selling. The courses will be used to recruit real estate professionals to be disseminators of the information packets to rural land clients
Benefits & Barriers of Woodland Owner Legacy Planning as Perceived by Underserved Woodland Owners. Abstract published in Proceedings and Virtual Presentation provided
An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia
The variation of forest types across Virginia reflects the diverse physiography of the state. Fro... more The variation of forest types across Virginia reflects the diverse physiography of the state. From the sandy, low-elevation soils of the Coastal Plain to the dry, rocky soils on the southwestern slopes of the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia has one of the most diverse landscapes in the East (Fleming et al. 2006). Most forests in this area have been heavily influenced by anthropogenic disturbances such as fire, logging, farming, and introduced species, all of which have altered composition and structure.
Thanks to high timber prices, timber theft is an attractive crime. It is not only highly profitab... more Thanks to high timber prices, timber theft is an attractive crime. It is not only highly profitable for thieves, but it is also difficult to catch and convict them. Because efforts to stop thieves have been so unsuccessful, there has been very little publicity about the crime itself. As a result, many private landowners do not realize that timber theft is a severe problem which could affect their landholdings.
Timber Selling Tips: Forestry Fact Sheet for Landowners
Produced by Communications and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Poly... more Produced by Communications and Marketing, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2015 Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Edwin J. Jones, Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg; M. Ray McKinnie, Interim Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State, Petersburg.
Sustainable forestry: a guide for Virginia forest landowners
Provides a set pf suggestions for private woodland owners in Virginia to start, or continue, to m... more Provides a set pf suggestions for private woodland owners in Virginia to start, or continue, to manage their land actively. Emphasizes the importance of management planning and how to work with professional foresters and natural resource management agencies. URI http://hdl.handle.net/10919/75326 Collections Publications, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) [5774] If you believe that any material in VTechWorks should be removed, please see our policy and procedure for Requesting that Material be Amended or Removed. All takedown requests will be promptly acknowledged and investigated. Virginia Tech | University Libraries | Contact Us Sustainable Forestry: A Guide for Virginia Forest Landowners
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